Organization
Code.org
Project Lead The Way
URI
Game Salad
Project Lead The Way
Bootstrap
URI
URI Advanced
Microsoft TEALS
Program
CS Fundamentals
Launch
CS Discoveries
CS Through Game Creation
PLTW Gateway
Bootstrap 1
Intro to Computing
AP CS Principles
Intro to CS
Microsoft TEALS Advanced AP CS A
Target Grade
K-6th
K-5
6-8th
6-8th
6-8th
8-10th
9-12th
11-12th
9 -12th
10-12th
Format
4 courses, 20 1-hr lessons integrated across K-6 curriculum
8 modules – 80 hours of One year-long course 9 week or 1 semester content integrated OR six modules course across grades K-5 distributed in courses in 6-8th
3 units integrated across 20 hour module in grades 6-8 – each unit is 45 existing algebra course minutes/45 days of instruction – each unit fits a quarter or semester rotation schedule
1 semester course
2 semester course
1 semester course cotaught with industry partners
2 semester course cotaught with industry partners
Description
Students learn CS fundamentals by creating computer games
Teacher Profile
No prior CS experience required
PLTW’s entire K-12 CS experience involves interdisciplinary learning, exposing students not only to computer science, but to various disciplines and subjects, helping them understand how computer science relates to the world around them. No prior CS experience required
PD Plan
1-day in-person PD and school year support
3-day training for 1 day PD per Launch Lead Teacher; module; school once trained the Launch year support Lead Teacher can then train whole building without further investment
Cost to School*
PD/Curriculum costs waived
$750 per school Annual Participation Fee $750 per teacher
No cost for PD. $10/student for physical computing device.
Access for all students
Access for all students. No installed software. All platforms (including chromebooks)
Computer Access
Occasional student access
Unique Benefits
Free curriculum and Engages students in online learning platform collaborative projects that develop in-demand Blends online, selfcomputer science guided tutorials with knowledge, creative unplugged activities thinking and communication. Alignment with CSTA CS standards and ISTE Curriculum aligned to standards Common Core Math and ELA standards and NGSS.
Based on code.org course. Modules: Problem Solving, Internet, Programming, Design, Data, Physical Comp
Students apply CS concepts by building original professionalgrade mobile games
PLTW’s entire K-12 CS experience involves interdisciplinary learning, exposing students not only to computer science, but to various disciplines and subjects, helping them understand how computer science relates to the world around them.
Students learn CS fundamentals and algebra by building a computer game
Computational thinking College-level intro to Based on UC Berkeley’s skills including an intro computational thinking/ CS10, students learn to programming programming following college-level CS College Board AP CS fundamentals using the standards Snap! block-based language
Based on Univ of Washington’s CSE142/143, students learn college-level programming using Java following CollegeBoard’s AP CS-A standards
No prior CS experience required
No prior CS experience required
No prior CS experience required
No prior CS experience required
No prior CS experience required
No prior CS experience required
No prior CS experience required
Any prior AP teaching experience useful
Online training or 1-day 5-day in-person training per in person PD and school unit and ongoing training year support opportunities
3-day in-person PD and school year support
6-day PD (3 online, 3 in person), school year support
6-day PD (3 online, 3 in person), school year support
Summer online course, industry mentor partnership, school year support
Summer online course, industry mentor partnership, school year support
$27/student for license and curriculum (with tiered discouts), PD program costs waived for one teacher, $950 for additional teacher PD Access for all students
$750 per school Annual Participation Fee $950 per teacher per unit implemented
*PD/Curriculum costs No cost for PD waived for one teacher *$1000/teacher for additional PD *Free PD Opportunities Available
* PD/Curriculum costs waived * $92/student for AP exams
PD/curriculum costs waived
PD costs waived
Access for all students
Occasional student access
Access for all students. No installed software. All platforms.
Access for all students
Access for all students
$92/student for AP exams Access for all students
Bridges the gap between block-based programming and fullblown coding/AP CS Broadens CS exposure; increases equity with traditionally underrepresented students Project-Based curriculum improves workforce readiness and develops 21st-century skills
Engages students in collaborative projects that develop in-demand computer science knowledge, creative thinking and communication.
Can work in existing algebra classes
URI college credit via State concurrent enrollment program
AP Credit
Daily in – classroom support from TEALS volunteers (CS experts from industry or academia)
Daily in – classroom support from TEALS volunteers (CS experts from industry or academia)
Focuses on the positive impact of the application of computer science and computational thinking to other disciplines.
When deployed in algebra classes, makes computing available to all students, increasing equity
Access for all students. No installed software. All platforms (including chormebooks)
Training experiences tailored to teachers' individual needs.
Improve algebra outcomes with CS
Free course materials Alignment with Next Generation Science standards
URI college credit via State concurrent enrollment program Free course materials
130/student for textbooks
Free open-source course materials Optional 2nd semester continuation
The PLTW Gateway program also provides access to 7 additional semesters of highquality STEM middle school experiences.
Targets advanced students seeking college credit or credential for internship AP Credit
Curriculum aligned to Common Core Math and ELA standards and NGSS. Training experiences tailored to teachers' individual needs. Concurrent Enrollment
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